Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) PUK Politburo member Mela Bextiyar and party spokesperson Sadî Ehmed Pîrê visited the representation Office of Rojava Cantons in Southern Kurdistan amid Turkey’s ongoing deadly attacks against Afrin.

The PUK delegation was welcomed by Rojava Cantons Southern Kurdistan Representative Co-chair Cawîdan Hesen and representatives Silêman Ereb and Kelsum Elî.

Speaking at a joint press conference that followed the visit, PUK Politburo member Mela Bextiyar expressed that they are against the Afrin operation, saying the following; “We call on all sides to resolve the problems through dialogue. We believe that military way is not the solution. If it were so, this problem would be resolved in Turkey in the first place.”

Calling on all circles in Southern Kurdistan to support Afrin, Mela Bextiyar said; “We as PUK are always ready to support Afrin in any way. Should the way be open and the need arise, we could send forces to Afrin.”

Speaking after, Rojava Cantons Southern Kurdistan Representative Co-chair Cawîdan Hesen thanked the PUK delegation for their support and said; “People of Afrin have a will, they are going to resist. They could turn this war into an opportunity to liberate other areas under occupation in Syria.”